slaying

noun
UK: /ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/

  1. The act of killing someone violently.

    1. The slaying shocked the entire village.
    2. Police are investigating the brutal slaying of the local businessman discovered yesterday.

  2. A spectacular success; doing something extremely well.

    1. She is slaying in that new dress!
    2. The band is slaying it on tour showing their awesome performance capabilities.

Synonyms

murder killing amazing
slaying verb

  1. To kill someone violently.

    1. The knight is slaying the dragon.
    2. He was accused of slaying his rival in a fit of jealous rage last night.

  2. To impress or overwhelm someone with your performance or appearance.

    1. She's slaying it on stage every night.
    2. The singer is slaying the fashion world with her innovative style these days.
slaying adjective

  1. Extremely impressive or attractive.

    1. That's a slaying outfit.
    2. She gave a slaying performance earning standing ovations and critical praise.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slaying" in English means: The act of killing someone violently., A spectacular success; doing something extremely well..

The phonetic transcription of "slaying" is /ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slaying": murder, killing, amazing.

Example usage of "slaying": "The slaying shocked the entire village.". More examples on the page.